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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.98, 66,257.73 and 34,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.98, 66,257.73 and 34,623.54 is: 47,785.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.98 : 66,257.73 = 34,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.98/66,257.73 = 34,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.98x = 66,257.73 × 34,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.98x = 2,294,077,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,077,164.96/48,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,785.33

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